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Archive for August, 2017

Josiah Baldivino and Stevie Stacionis

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Redefining the notion of a retail wine shop, Stacionis and Baldivino created Bay Grape, a “bottleshop with benefits.” Read more

Sam Bilbro

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Sam’s creation, Idlewild Wines, makes hard-to-find, Piedmontese-style wines like Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Cortese, Arneis and Barbera. Read more

Scot Bilbro

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Chris Bilbro’s middle son, Scot, decided to take over the family business. Marietta is a longtime producer of value red table wines like Old Vine Red. Read more

Ryan Burk

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Burk made his name as brewmaster for Goose Island Brewing. Angry Orchard would recruit him to be its head cider maker and to also help redefine the brand. Read more

Cheryl Collins

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Collins replaced co-founder Nikos Ridge as the company’s CEO. She’s recruited staff and implemented new training, safety and branding initiatives. Read more

Dante Colombatti

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Colombatti, a fourth generation employee at the 100-year-old family winery, travels the country and energetically promotes the brand to new consumers. Read more

Brianne Day

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Not only is Day a winemaker for her namesake label, Day Wines, but she’s also the visionary behind Day Camp, a stunning tasting room and cooperative winery. Read more

David Dolginow and Colin Davis

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It’s easy to understand Davis and Dolginow’s dedication when you savor their tasty ciders, but they’re also passionate about restoring lost apple varieties. Read more

Mikey Giugni

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Though only on his eighth harvest at Scar of the Sea, Giugni is already a major influence in the Central Coast beverage game. Read more

Courtenay Greenleaf

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A certified mezcalier, Greenleaf has worked to advance awareness of agave spirits. Greenleaf curates more than 400 agave spirits at Tribeca’s Masa y Agave. Read more